Lynch v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board

NEWMAN, Judge.

Robert Lynch (Claimant) appeals from an order of the Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board (Board), which reversed a referee’s decision granting him specific loss benefits under Section 306(c)(8) of The Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act (Act)1 for the loss of hearing in his left ear.2 We affirm.

Claimant worked for Teledyne Vasco (Employer) for over forty years in various capacities, some of which required him to operate machinery. During the course of his employment, Claimant was frequently exposed to loud noise.

On November 1, 1991, Claimant filed a claim petition, alleging…